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@myclipboardismyviolin Ah, well. I guess I would agree to an extent. Even though I dislike CCM music, there are some really good poets and songwriters that I listen to. (:

What kind of poetry do you like to write?

@kristinbradley My favorite poets would be J.R.R. Tolkien, Emily Dickenson, and Shel Shilverstien. Of the first, I mainly appreciate his ease in telling a story through poetry and telling it well. I struggle with that, and reading it, find it interesting and engaging. (As well as the fact, the poetry in The Lord of The Rings gives a good picture of the culture and relates back to the story… sometimes even forshadowing.)

For Emily Dickenson, I love how vivid her short, simple poems are and how fresh, but amazing are her metaphors and similes. (Though now a few of them have been worn out by others). For Shel Shilverstien, I love his silly, witty style. Rudyard Kipling is an amazing poet as well, with his meter so on beat, and I love how author, A. A. Milne draws from the sweet simplicity of childhood fancies.

I like to paint and draw animals, and I lean to a more fantastical and abstract style. (Which is why I like Zentangle.) I also just like capturing objects that I like, if that makes sense. A pretty mug, an old typewriter, a handful of roses, some mushrooms. Stuff like that.

I hope to eventually branch out. I love paintings that evoke thought and contemplation. Ones that capture a story. Ones that make you want to sit and stare at it, piecing out every bit. But I have a long way to go until then. (:

You should definitely try out Zentangle! It’s very relaxing and simple, though it turns out looking pretty complicated. All you have to do is check out a book on it from the library. One of my favorite projects, I’ve done, was one of the easiest. I printed out a map of the United States and used a different Zentangle pattern in each state.

Oooh collaging. Have you ever tried making a collage for your characters or books? I tried it a couple months ago, and though they didn’t turn out perfectly, it was super fun! Do you have any tips on making them?

I enjoy baking as well, though I’ve never thought to listen to an audiobook while doing so. I should try that next time! What are you favorite things to bake? I like baking bread best. Then probably muffins and cookies come next.

I also like puzzles! Have you tried Hashiwokero? (Don’t ask me how to pronounce it haha) It’s a lot of fun.

Yay! I’m glad you enjoyed And Then There Were None. That book has brilliant pacing. When I read it, I was unable to set it down. I had no idea who was behind it all by the end though. 🙂